Upcoming Events
February 6, 2008
Ralph Savarese, author of “Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism and Adoption” and his wife, Emily, and their son D.J. who has autism and graduated last spring from Grinnell Middle School will speak and answer questions. Ralph’s book will also be available. This event will be held at Adventureland Inn in Altoona, Iowa and is sponsored by East Polk Interagency Association. To register, please contact beckc@se-polk.k12.ia.us by 2/1/08.
February 12, 2008
“Beyond the Autism Diagnosis, How Professionals Can Help Parents” by Dr. Marion O’Brien from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro at the Sun Room at the Memorial Union on the Campus of Iowa State University at 7:00 p.m. karri@iastate.edu
March 22, 2008
“Bake Sale for Autism” at Valley Community School Building in Elgin, Iowa. crcinc@acrec.com
April is Autism Awareness Month...
April 4, 2008 - SEE INFO BELOW!!!
ASI Spring Symposium www.autismia.org
April 5, 2008
Sock Hop for Autism at the ICC Hall in Osage, Iowa at 5:30 p.m. Everyone invited to attend! Jaci VandenAvond at 641-732-4523
April 10, 2008 - SEE INFO BELOW!!
“Iowa Cares” Autism Society of Iowa Fundraiser in Iowa City. Live bands, silent auction, food, and more! lea-davis@uiowa.edu
April 19, 2008
1st Midwest Regional Conference on Autism Spectrums Disorders and Inclusion at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. www.autismqc.org Several nationally and regionally recognized speakers would be presenting on topics ranging from early childhood to support at the high school and college level
June 7, 2008
Walk Now For Autism at Grey’s Lake in Des Moines, Iowa. www.Autismwalk.org/Iowa Pre walk activities start at 9:00 and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
2008 Spring Conference
Andy Bondy - Speaker
Friday, April 4 @ the West Des Moines Sheraton Hotel
TO REGISTER - CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE PDF OF The 2008 Spring Symposium Brochure (148 KB)
Andy Bondy, Ph.D., along with his wife, developed the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) used by many children and adults on the autism spectrum. Andy has 30 years of experience working with persons with ASD. He helped design the Pyramid Approach to Education which is a combination of behavior analysis and functional communication strategies that help design effective educational environments.
Sheraton of West Des Moines, 1800 50th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: 515-223-1800
Additional Accommodation Information:
Hilton Garden Inn of West Des Moines
515-223-0571
Heartland Inn of Clive
515-226-0414
Marriott West Des Moines
515-267-1500
Ramada Inn of Clive
515-226-1600
Iowa Cares Autism Society of Iowa Fundraiser
Thursday, April 10th
The Old Brick Church (26 E Market St, Iowa City)
This event is being hosted by four women who work in an autism research lab at the university for Dr. Thomas Wassink. They have taken it upon themselves to show that “Iowa Cares” during Autism Awareness Month by planning an evening full of fun and fellowship. Their goal is to raise $10, 000 for the Autism Society of Iowa.
Entertainment includes a silent auction, two bands, and a short film. Just a few of the many exciting items being auctioned include hot air balloon rides, original works of art, t-shirts and spa packages. There will also be a wide variety of sweets and treats donated by area businesses.
Doors open and the silent auction begins at 6:00 pm. Our musical acts will perform throughout the night and the film screening will begin at 8:30 pm.
Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students. You can purchase your tickets ahead of time or at the door. For tickets or more information please email danielle-rudd@uiowa.edu.
Featured bands:
The Acousterrifics
...are an aucoustic duo that play classic country and folk music. The group is comprised of Dustin Duwa and Justin Mann. Both are local musicians who have played in the Iowa City scene for the last six years.
The Beggarmen
...find their roots in the traditional music of Ireland and other Celtic regions. The rich variety of traditional tunes is supplemented with their own original “in-the-tradition” music. Please visit www.beggarmen.com or www.sonicbids.com/beggarmen for more information.
Featured Film:
Out of the Loop
...is a feature-length documentary by local director Tad Davis. It is a video portrait of the filmmaker’s 10 year old son who has autism. It is an expoloration of the family dynamics associated with the disorder
CLICK HERE to see the items up for auction!
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